Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-16-501: Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Public servant" means a person elected, selected, employed or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties: (A) An officer, employee, or agent of government; (B) A juror or grand juror; (C) An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy; (D) An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function; (E) A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or (F) A nominee, member, representative, or other holder of a position on a board, commission, or public body of the state or a political subdivision thereof; and (2) "Statement" means any representation of fact. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1142, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Public servant" means a person elected, selected, employed or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties: (A) An officer, employee, or agent of government; (B) A juror or grand juror; (C) An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy; (D) An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function; (E) A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or (F) A nominee, member, representative, or other holder of a position on a board, commission, or public body of the state or a political subdivision thereof; and

(A) An officer, employee, or agent of government;

(B) A juror or grand juror;

(C) An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy;

(D) An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function;

(E) A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or

(F) A nominee, member, representative, or other holder of a position on a board, commission, or public body of the state or a political subdivision thereof; and

(2) "Statement" means any representation of fact.